Fiat 2015 500 Abarth User manual

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new Abarth and to provide a convenient reference
source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for
your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures
and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Multimedia User
Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
For additional information on accessories to help personalize
your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca
(Canada) or your local FIAT Dealer.
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving
while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and
personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use
extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off
the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving
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yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use
of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all local laws.
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important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
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S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
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most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT .............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . . . . . . . 10
POWER DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
—AIRBAGS ..................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FRONTSEATS .................20
REARSEATS ..................22
TILT STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . 23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 24
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . 25
WIPER/WASHER LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . 27
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . 30
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) .......................31
SPORTMODE ..................32
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . 32
POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP . . . . . . . . . 34
WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . . 38
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . 40
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 42
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE
COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL . . . . . . . . . 49
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CEN-
TER(EVIC) ....................50
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . . . . . . . 51
TRIPBUTTON ..................51
POWEROUTLET ................53
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . . . . . . . 54
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTOR-
HOME,ETC.) ..................54
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . 55
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .....................55
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS .....................60
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . 62
TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . 69
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . 72
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM .....................73
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . 75
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . . . 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . 78
FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS ......................80
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . 81
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . 82
FUSES ......................87
TIRE PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . . . . 90
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . 90
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . . 92
REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . 93
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . 93
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ....................93
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . . . . 93
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR® ....................95
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . . 96
INDEX .....................97
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FIAT
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and
your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving
or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that
are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a de-
scription of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered
on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide
that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with
the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to oper-
ate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia
DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player. Addi-
tional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.
For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed
and saved for future reference.
We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By con-
verting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (ex-
cluding legal lines).
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and in-
crease the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked ve-
hicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a num-
ber of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever/transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Use Of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems,
or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Re-
mote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless fea-
tures, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If
your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communica-
tion SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25
2. Boost Gauge
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 50
6. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 26
7. Sport Mode pg. 32
8. Audio System pg. 38
9. Hazard Switch
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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10. Defroster
11. Glove Compartment
12. Climate Control pg. 31
13. Heated Seats
14. Shifter
15. Power Windows pg. 29
16. Speed Control pg. 27
17. BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication pg. 43
18. Hood Release pg. 77
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 55 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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4. Fuel Gauge
5. Fuel Economy Gauge
6. Warning Lights
(See page 60 for Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
and Liftgate
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver’s door only and
twice within five seconds to unlock all
the doors and liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to un-
lock on the first push of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to “Programmable Fea-
tures” in this guide.
Open Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function
can only be used with the engine off.
NOTE:
The remote control can be used to open
the power top to the spoiler position.
Open Power Top Remote Function:
•OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on the key fob for a minimum
of three seconds to initiate Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening when-
ever the unlock button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the spoiler
position.
NOTE:
If your power convertible top does not open with the remote, please refer to the "Power
Convertible Top Relearn Procedure” in “Operating Your Vehicle” in this guide for addi-
tional information.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock/Open Power Top — If
Equipped
3 — Key Release
4 — Lock
GETTING STARTED
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